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For the past 16 years, Gail McGovern has provided the American Red Cross with strong, steady and compassionate leadership as our president and CEO. With Gail at the helm, we've not only been able to honor our 143-year legacy but also support countless people during their darkest hours. "I know I've said it before, but it has truly been the honor of my life to lead our treasured American Red Cross in support of our lifesaving mission," Gail said. "For 16 years, I've had the privilege of waking up every morning and feeling like I have the very best job in the whole world." Gail, today we celebrate your retirement and the impact you've had on all of us. Thank you! ❤️

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Smart, strategic, empathetic, persistently patient, kind and humble - and the most likable, inspirational person. I am lucky to have served under Gail.

So grateful for Gail's dedication, leadership and positivity in leading American Red Cross - what a tremendous impact that she has had!! ⛑

Simply the Best! Thanks for all you have done and meant to so many!

Carey Nycum-Foor

Donor Recruitment Representative at American Red Cross

2w

Thank you for your wonderful leadership, compassion, support, and commitment to the mission! I am privileged to work with you! Enjoy your retirement!

Wishing you all the best, thank you for your hard work and dedication over the years.

Joe Ruiz

Public Health & Humanitarian Relief Expert | VP of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation at UPS (Retired) | Social Impact Consultant | Salvation Army National Advisory Board Member | SBP Board Member | Red Lightning

3w

Congratulations Gail! Thanks for your leadership, partnership and commitment to innovation!

Gail you made a difference for so many! You truly cared about all of us and those we served. ❤️❤️❤️

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John BOGNE

World YMCA, Change Agent/ S2C Ambassador, Africa Alliance YMCA/ Ambassador Y-Glocal/ Manager Skilled in project/ Risk management/ Community engagement/ Public Relation.

1w

16 years of management is a lifetime, reading such testimony demonstrates the exceptional woman you have been. Congratulations once again, I hope that my generation will be able to keep the flame that you have already lit and place it at the top of a fort so that it shines even brighter.

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Miriam Imerman

Gift Planning Officer (ret), American Red Cross

2w

Congratulations on your well-deserved transition. As I approach my own retirement from the Red Cross, I reflect on those things that made the work so meaningful. Your strong and inspirational leadership has been a large part of the success of the Red Cross.. May you continue to go from strength to strength. Thank you!

Tirtha raj Joshi

Chief Of Party at USAID’s Tayar Nepal - Improved Disaster Risk Management Project managed by DAI

2w

I got opportunity to meet Ms. McGovern after 2015 earthquake in Nepal She created strong foundation and also provided strong leadership to the American Red Cross

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